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A study questions the safety of "dermatological" cosmeticsSubscribers only

A recent French study, published in the Journal Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, scrutinised the INCI lists of cosmetics used in dermatology. The results: only 15% of them were free of ingredients of concern to the target population.

Essential oils: EDQDM publishes a revised version of its GuidanceSubscribers only

The EDQM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), a body of the Council of Europe, has just published the second version of its “Guidance on essential oils in cosmetic products”, a reference document on best practices for safety assessment.

IARC classifies Methyl eugenol in Group 2A and Isoeugenol in Group 2BSubscribers only

On 13 September 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) published Volume 134 of its Monographs, with the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of Methyl Eugenol and Isoeugenol, two fragrance ingredients commonly used in cosmetics.

IARC classifies talc in Group 2ASubscribers only

On 5 July 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) released the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of talc, announcing that it had been classified in Group 2A of substances “probably carcinogenic to humans”. A summary has just been published as an article in The Lancet Oncology.

A study into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinolSubscribers only

This will be the first epidemiological study conducted in France into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinol and the effects on the thyroid. It will be carried out by the Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS) in partnership with the occupational health and prevention services (SPST), involving a total of 450 people.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Do nanoparticles penetrate the skin?Subscribers only
Research by scientists at the University of Bath (UK) is challenging claims that nanoparticles in medicated and cosmetic creams are able to transport ...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Triclosan may impair muscle functionSubscribers only
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps and other personal-care products, hinders muscle contractions at a cellular level, slow...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Nano-ingredients toxicity: studies and convergencesSubscribers only
Obviously, some topics are more topical than others. Nano-ingredients are but an example. As a proof, several studies have been recently released, all...
Monday, January 9, 2012
Aluminium-Breast cancer: the issue is raised againSubscribers only
The debate was thought to be over and aluminium salts totally uncorrelated with the development of breast cancer. A study conducted by researchers at ...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a danger for the brainSubscribers only
Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles are used in consumer goods such as paints, self-cleaning coatings, medicines or cosmetics. They are often present in su...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
New cosmetic surfactants?Subscribers only
Soapy solutions that give a foam, nothing extraordinary; a soap foam stable for several months, even at 60°C (14°F), it is a bit more. Especially when...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Phthalates-based cosmetics are fatteningSubscribers only
Almost every day, a piece of information is incriminating the endocrine disruptors, chemicals able to counter balance the smooth functioning of our ho...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Skin diseases and allergies: a genetic factor involved? Subscribers only
Since several years, it is known that genetic mutations of filaggrin (a protein involved in the skin barrier formation) may be the cause for skin dise...
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Alert: Triclocarban in shower gels!Subscribers only
Already under scrutiny after several surveys targeted its safety, Triclocarban, a preservative used in washing gels and deodorants, is once more warne...
Friday, January 28, 2011
Why are cosmetics becoming less efficient?Subscribers only
You've probably noticed that, at least once. One day --a gloomy one, for sure!-- this product that you like so much, this lotion, this shampoo, this m...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Too much hygiene can cause allergies!Subscribers only
Being too clean may cause allergies and make you sick! This is suggested by a recent U.S. study which analyzed and compared the rate of Triclosan in u...
Sunday, November 21, 2010
New incriminating against the ButylparabenSubscribers only
Certainly, the trial heard cons parabens is not finished! Last piece made of record: a study showing its ability to impair sperm DNA …
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